I'm a new comer

I received msg saying no bananas still, and tears for me, lol.

I am a newcomer, in many ways -- developed huge passion in finance about 9 month ago with zero finance background; trying to get into this extremely tough industry since then, no success, but still have hopes; heard about WSO when networking with a BLK VP.

Anyways, many people told me that this industry is so damn competitive that people like me would not be possible to get a job; but there are more people who support me and encourage me along the way.

Hope in the near future, I'll be one who gives out happy news and be one of the many who foster novice then.

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I'm new hear as well! WSO is a great site, prob one of the most informative i've come across. Folks here can be a little cold but they are pretty sincere.

 

Thanks! It's a bit surprising that no matter how many times I receive people's supports, I feel the same level of gratitude and thankfulness - which is extremely high! Thank you thank you thank you!

 

Don't let people scare you off. It might take more work and hustle to join the game later or from a disadvantaged background, but that doesn't make it impossible.

"Everybody needs money. That's why they call it money." - Mickey Bergman - Heist (2001)
 

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